Robert Gordon University are seeking tenders from experienced contractors with experience to design and build; with the option to operate and maintain a new Energy Centre and District Heating Network to be installed at the Aberdeen campus. The Energy Centre and District Heating Network is to be made to operate in conjunction with an existing energy system as described more fully in the employer’s requirements incorporated within this invitation to tender.

II.1.5)Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lots 1 and 2.

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Design and Build Combined Heat and Power Plant District Heating Network Contract

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

45214400

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UKM50

Main site or place of performance:

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Robert Gordon University are seeking tenders from experienced contractors with experience to design and build a new energy centre and district heating network to be installed at the Aberdeen campus, The University will provide capital payment for the complete CHP + DHN + PW installation.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50 %

Price - Weighting: 50 %

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 14

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Design and Build, Operate and Maintain CHP DHN under Contract

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

45214400

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UKM50

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Robert Gordon University are seeking tenders from experienced contractors with experience to design and build, operate and maintain the new energy centre and district heating network to be installed at the Aberdeen campus, The University will provide capital payment for the complete CHP + DHN + PW installation and for operation and maintenance of the installation for a 12 year duration upon completion of installation.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50 %

Price - Weighting: 50 %

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 144

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The option to extend by 3 x 1-year periods.

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation

III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

The relevant selection criteria will be included in the ESPD Scotland module.

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

The relevant selection criteria will be included in the ESPD Scotland module.

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

The relevant selection criteria will be included in the ESPD Scotland module.

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts

III.2)Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:

As detailed in the ITT.

III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction

IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes

IV.2)Administrative information

IV.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure

IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 24/09/2019

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:

English

IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

As part of this tender, the service provider is requested to consider how they can improve the social, environmental and economic well-being of the area in which it operates, through the use of community benefits. For this tender requirement the service provider may consider community benefits that lend to improving outcomes for people and in the community.

Other areas to consider are:

— generating employment and training opportunities for priority groups; i.e. through offering work experience or young apprenticeships,

— up-skilling the existing workforce,

— equality and diversity initiatives,

— to build capacity in community organisations,

— educational support initiatives,

— working with schools, colleges and universities to offer work experience,